Most patients are able to (and should) get out of bed and walk within a matter of hours after laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

This will help reduce the risk of blood clots as well as stimulating deep breathing, which will help reduce the risk of pneumonia. After going home walking or some other aerobic activity should be a daily activity.

In brief:
Several hours

Most patients are able to (and should) get out of bed and walk within a matter of hours after laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

This will help reduce the risk of blood clots as well as stimulating deep breathing, which will help reduce the risk of pneumonia. After going home walking or some other aerobic activity should be a daily activity.
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